Operating Technician; Wed-Sat

Company Overview

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety.

B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the

B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes

B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

• Operate all assigned equipment, follow and oversee the standard work according to department SOP’s.
• Work with the manufacturing leaders to establish, implement, maintain, and enhance standard work in the area.
• Conduct training for operators on standard work and troubleshoot techniques and evaluate the effectiveness of training.
• Recommend changes to operating procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Contribute and participate in continuous improvement programs including LPMS, 5S, KATA, and Kaizen events.
• Troubleshoot machine/line stoppage, perform repairs, and facilitate the escalation process for additional technical support as required.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities during machine downtime and/or partner with operations, mechanics and engineers as appropriate to execute maintenance activities.
• Monitor production quality and take action according to the standard work / SOP.
• Complete appropriate documentation including batch records, log books, PM and DM as required, following good documentation practices.
• Higher level Operating technicians will perform all functions listed above on multiple pieces of equipment as determined by department management.

• Equipment Alignment:
  Align peripheral equipment or arrange for assistance and complete necessary documentation.
• Set‑Up and Start‑Up:
  Perform set‑up and start‑up for code changes according to equipment manuals and product specifications and procedures.

• Operate and maintain machinery: start and stop the machine as needed, including cleaning and restarting after electrical failure or other interruptions.
• Material Handling: feed materials to the machine, inspect, pack, and document according to plant procedures.
• Monitor machine performance: ensure the machine operates within its validated parameters, adhering to process validation, procedures, specifications, and safety and environmental regulations.
• Operational Standards: comply with operational standards for efficiency, production, scrap, downtime, and cycle time.
• Waste management: remove, verify, and identify waste (scrap) from stations as required.
• Product packaging: pack products in double plastic bags with proper identification and seal them hermetically.
• Production monitoring/shift information: prepare information boards for responsible machines. Maintain written records or production graphs to monitor productivity and establish trends.
• Work area sanitation: sanitize worktables, conveyors, and inspection tables.

• Identify, report, and address deviations in process parameters or incidents affecting product quality.
• Perform dimensional, functional, and special tests according to specifications and SOPs.
• Visually and instrumentally inspect products in process to detect defects according to specifications.

• Maintain records of critical machine parameters and complete required documentation.
• Manually or electronically document required information, including parameters, batches, and production data.

• Conduct routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and lubricating machinery.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in machinery.
• Maintain and secure provided tools.

• Adhere to safety regulations and protocols.
• Ensure all machinery and systems comply with industry standards.

• Notify and keep Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering personnel informed of any issues affecting…